Scrum Product Owner
Location: CA, BC, Vancouver
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Project Management

Company profile:
Jiffy Worldwide is the parent company of the Jiffy Group of Companies.   Jiffy operates a mobile application development company, a telecommunications company, a cellular telephone service in Canada and the US, amoung other ventures.   Jiffy employs nearly 500 employees and contractors globally.  

Job description:
Title: Project ManagerReports to: CEOJob Description:We are an international company based in downtown Vancouver. We currently employ over 450 staff. We are actively seeking a Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager accomplishes project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities, oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific projects which have a beginning, an end, and specified deliverables.Key project management responsibilities include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the constraints of the project management triangle.Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager, the PM is responsible for working with customers to develop project scope of work documents, project plans, and use project management skills to manage roles, identify resource requirements, meet training needs, define deliverables, provide customer satisfaction and reporting structures, and ensure quality of projects. The PM ensures effective communications by documenting opportunities to integrate systems and resources.Daily Responsibilities:Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP) and evaluate responsesDevelop project plans for individual clients and their projectsManage the project stakeholders and project teamPrioritize project risk, schedules, and budgetsIdentify the technical approach to be used on a given project and manage the system development process including the development of a strategic plan, systems analysis, technical design, coding, testing, and acceptance of an system and/or application.Create issues for all impediments, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the implementation of projects, and follow up until they are resolved while achieving task deadlinesOversee and ensure developers/QA team prioritize tasks according to project management systemWork with appropriate parties to develop project scope that includes an analysis of benefit, cost, work schedule, and any related risks.Identify and document opportunities to integrate IT systems and resources to fulfill project requirements.Prepare and present oral and/or written technical reports and project presentations.Organize and conduct project team meetings.Develop new and unique ways to improve the flow of projects and create new opportunitiesDevelop new and unique ways to improve the flow of projects and create new opportunities.

Requirements:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, Confluence and Basecamp.Proficiency in Scrum Training.Problem solving and decision-making skills.Good oral and written presentation skills.Knowledge of current hardware and software technologies and uses.Ability to develop, lead, motivate, and supervise working teams.Clear communication skills using appropriate tools and techniques to interpret and relay back technical procedures to customers, public officials, and other lay personnel.The ability to cooperatively and effectively collaborate with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.The competence to positively lead others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.The ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, make clear decisions and can track details/data/information/activities which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.The capacity to create strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.The ability to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.A considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and customer representatives.Ethical behaviour and best business practices are consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.Preferred Qualifications:PMP Certification2 to 3 years planning and/or management experienceScrumMaster Certification is an asset

Benefits:
Competitive wagesGreat benefits packageA flexible work environmentThe ability to grow within a large companyLocation, location, location - we’ve got the best view in the city with amazing places to walk and take a breathFriendly team membersOut of office team building outings